‘Real beauty’ dilemma: In defense of Dove
The seniors of UW men’s tennis A look at where they came from and where they might be going.
+SPORTS, page 8
+OPINION, page 5 University of Wisconsin-Madison
Complete campus coverage since 1892
l
dailycardinal.com
Monday, April 29, 2013
Athletic Board votes to change drug policy By Cheyenne Langkamp The Daily Cardinal
The University of WisconsinMadison Athletic Board unanimously endorsed an update to the drug testing policy that oversees student-athletes Friday, aiming to emphasize therapy before punishment and offer student-athletes additional protections from unwarranted testing. Norman Fost, athletic board member and professor in the
School of Medicine and Public Health and a major contributor to the new policy, called the changes a major rewrite of the current policy, and a unique example of a board-initiated activity. “This is very gratifying, this is literally four years in the making,” Fost said. He said he felt the changes to the policy were necessary to help counsel student-athletes who may be abusing substances before pun-
ishing them. Additionally, the policy increases protections surrounding testing based on reasonable suspicion. The new policy requires coaches to consult a team physician in deciding whether a random test is warranted. Fost said the change is meant to be a procedural protection from unilateral discretion on the part of coaching staff.
testing page 3
Sustainability Fair explores future of environmentalism By Tamar Myers The Daily Cardinal
When Paul Robbins addressed a crowd of young environmentalists Saturday, he devoted a part of his speech to Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel. “What’s the moral of the story?” he asked the group, mostly students in environmental organizations. Robbins is the director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and was the keynote speaker at Saturday’s Associated Students of Madison Sustainability Fair, where he spoke to students about environmentalism in the future. Humans are constantly creating their own “monsters,” technological developments that according to Robbins, “most of us are terrified of.” The lesson of Frankenstein, Robbins said, is that no technology should be feared or automatically dismissed. The event was held by the ASM Sustainability Committee with the goal of creating a space for organizations to network and finding ways for the new committee to support established organizations’ efforts. “That doesn’t mean we have
to love everything—I don’t have to love DDT,” Robbins said. “But we’re going to have to not assume a priori… that all of these things are off the table.” This led to three rules Robbins outlined for sustainability in the future. Rule number one: love your monsters. Robbins, for instance, said he
supports using natural gas, which he said has lowered the university’s energy footprint. Robbins emphasized creating a realistic and ethical future for the environment. His other rules included sparing developing
sustainability page 3
Third time’s the charm
The Daily Cardinal completed a three-peat in its annual softball game against The Badger Herald Saturday at Vilas Park. See page eight for full story. + Photo by Wil Gibb
Professor Profile: John Hawks, anthropologist and Neanderthal researcher Hawks said. “These are ancient people that we’ve known about University of Wisconsin- for a long time that no longer exist Madison professor John Hawks to speak for themselves. As a says one of the best parts researcher, to be able to give of his job is the opportunithem a voice and show that ty to speak for those who we’re connected to them has lived a long time ago. been really important to me.” Hawks, an anthropolHawks has been feaogy professor who started tured as a guest expert teaching for the departon various television proment in 2002, researches grams, including National two different aspects of Geographic and the Neanderthal evolution. Science Channel’s Through HAWKS The first is Neanderthal the Wormhole. genetics, which Hawks said is an He said more students on important facet for learning more campus should take advantage about modern human biologi- of the wide variety of resources cal makeup. Hawks takes ancient available from himself and other bone matter and compares samples experts on campus. to discover what modern humans “Our researchers at the UW inherited from Neanderthals. are often very visible internationHawks also studies the pro- ally… so it’s neat to be able to show gression of humans since the them that someone they’ve taken a Agricultural Revolution, specifi- class from is an expert in a field,” cally the changes within the last Hawks said. 10,000-15,000 years. Hawks will also help pilot Hawks said he enjoys getting to Massive Open Online Courses on travel internationally where ancient campus that will offer online classes people lived and research their to UW Madison students and the influence on modern humans. hawks page 3 “We’re all part Neanderthal,”
By Megan Stoebig The Daily Cardinal
Xinyi wang/cardinal file photo
ASM Sustainability Committee Chair Collin Higgins said the fair intended to help groups form ideas for next year’s campaigns.
Engineering Department to offer virtual internships For the first time, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Engineering Department will offer first-year engineering students virtual internships which are designed to draw young female students to the field, according to a university news release. Starting in fall 2013, the department will offer two virtual internships in which students will conduct research, test prototypes and
Vilas Park
propose solutions to realistic engineering problems. The internships are designed to teach students engineering skills while giving them opportunities to practice skills they will need in the field, such as communication and collaboration, the release said. According to the release, research by Epistemic Games Group suggests simulation pro-
grams increase women’s interest in engineering, and females in programs such as the virtual internships will be more motivated to earn an engineering degree. Professor and Epistemic Games Group collaborator Naomi Chesler said in the release women are underrepresented in the engineering field, and drawing them to the field would increase diversity in the engineering workforce.
“…the great state University of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”
page two The Dirty Bird 2
l
hi 67º / lo 60º
Tuesday: t-storms
hi 80º / lo 55º
Monday, April 29, 2013
An independent student newspaper, serving the University of Wisconsin-Madison community since 1892 Volume 122, Issue 130
2142 Vilas Communication Hall 821 University Avenue Madison, Wis., 53706-1497 (608) 262-8000 • fax (608) 262-8100
ing our partner at a Madison bar, we should avoid wearing swim trunks or sweatpants.
edit@dailycardinal.com Editor in Chief Scott Girard
Managing Editor Alex DiTullio
News Team News Manager Taylor Harvey Campus Editor Sam Cusick College Editor Cheyenne Langkamp City Editor Melissa Howison State Editor Jack Casey Enterprise Editor Samy Moskol Associate News Editor Meghan Chua Features Editor Ben Siegel Opinion Editors David Ruiz • Nikki Stout Editorial Board Chair Matt Beaty Arts Editors Cameron Graff • Andy Holsteen Sports Editors Vince Huth • Matt Masterson Page Two Editors Rachel Schulze • Alex Tucker Life & Style Editor Rebecca Alt Photo Editors Grey Satterfield • Abigail Waldo Graphics Editors Angel Lee • Dylan Moriarty Multimedia Editors Dani Golub Science Editor Matthew Kleist Diversity Editor Aarushi Agni Copy Chiefs Brett Bachman • Molly Hayman Matthew Kleist • Rachel Wanat
Business and Advertising business@dailycardinal.com Business Manager Jacob Sattler Office Manager Emily Rosenbaum Advertising Managers Erin Aubrey • Dan Shanahan Account Executives Lyndsay Bloomfield • Alyssa Boczkicwicz Tessa Coan • Madi Fair Zachary Hanlon • Elissa Hersh Will Huberty • Jordan Laeyendecker Hannah Klein • Paulina Kovalo Danny Mahlum • Eric O’Neil Catherine Rashid • Ali Syverson Marketing Manager Caitlin Furin Copywriters Dustin Bui • Bob Sixsmith The Daily Cardinal is a nonprofit organization run by its staff members and elected editors. It receives no funds from the university. Operating revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales. The Daily Cardinal is published weekdays and distributed at the University of WisconsinMadison and its surrounding community with a circulation of 10,000. Capital Newspapers, Inc. is the Cardinal’s printer. The Daily Cardinal is printed on recycled paper. The Cardinal is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. All copy, photographs and graphics appearing in The Daily Cardinal are the sole property of the Cardinal and may not be reproduced without written permission of the editor in chief. The Daily Cardinal accepts advertising representing a wide range of views. This acceptance does not imply agreement with the views expressed. The Cardinal reserves the right to reject advertisements judged offensive based on imagery, wording or both. Complaints: News and editorial complaints should be presented to the editor in chief. Business and advertising complaints should be presented to the business manager. Letters Policy: Letters must be word processed and must include contact information. No anonymous letters will be printed. All letters to the editor will be printed at the discretion of The Daily Cardinal. Letters may be sent to opinion@ dailycardinal.com.
Editorial Board Matt Beaty • Alex DiTullio Anna Duffin • Nick Fritz • Scott Girard David Ruiz • Nikki Stout l
Board of Directors Jenny Sereno, President Scott Girard • Alex DiTullio Emily Rosenbaum • John Surdyk Erin Aubrey • Dan Shanahan Jacob Sattler • Janet Larson Stephen DiTullio • Herman Baumann Don Miner • Chris Drosner Jason Stein • Nancy Sandy Tina Zavoral © 2013, The Daily Cardinal Media Corporation ISSN 0011-5398
For the record Corrections or clarifications? Call The Daily Cardinal office at 608-262-8000 or send an email to edit@dailycardinal.com.
dailycardinal.com
sex and the student body
Dating in Madcity: how to impress a date, old or new
News and Editorial
tODAY: t-storms
Alex Tucker sex columnist
W
hether we are in the fourth year of our relationship or have yet to start one, romantic outings with our partner are a great way to become closer and learn about each other. There are several components of a successful date, including dressing to impress, mealtime etiquette and venue:
Don your best duds
Whether we like it or not, what we wear can convey different opinions about our attitude. Showing up to a date wearing schluffy sweats may let our partner know that we’re relaxed… or that we just don’t give a shit. Similarly, overdressing for a casual affair can make us seem like we’re trying a little hard. The number one rule to remember when we’re getting ready for a date is to wear what makes us feel most comfortable. We want to avoid feeling self-conscious so we can portray our most confident selves. We also want to stay appropriate for our destination, which requires n o t h i n g short of common sense. If we’re climbing mountains or water skiing with our partner, we should not wear a dress or a tuxedo T-shirt. If we’re meet-
Chat and chew
One exciting way to get to know a new date or a longtime beau is through eating. Allowing somebody to see how and what we choose to eat is more intimate than many of us realize and can let someone gauge the kind of person we are. If we frequently order large portions and messy meals, our partners might think we’re fun and adventurous! If we eat cleaner, healthier foods, our partners may assume we like to stay fit and tidy. Of course, our eating habits are not always indicative of our personalities, but we should still keep in mind the impression we want to make on a first date. With that, there are two fail-safe ways to eat on a first date, second or even 50th date. First, we can try something completely new and show off our risk-taking traits. By doing something new with a partner, we can build a bond that shows them how much we trust them to watch us experiencing something so new! A second method is taking our partner to an old standby. We have eaten here a hungraphic by dylan dred times moriarty and know the menu by heart. By sharing somewhere we love with a companion, old
or new, we can show them a part of ourselves! Added bonus: If we know our partner well enough, we can play up our thoughtful side by suggesting something we know they are going to love.
Be wise with venues
Remember, different destinations lend themselves to different kinds of interactions. If we want to spend the whole night grinding against our partner’s donk, we should go to a dance club or bar. If we want to engage in interesting conversation, we should go on a walk or out to dinner. If we’re looking to goof around and have fun,
visiting the Geology Museum, Memorial Union Terrace or Chazen is a good idea. We should never underestimate how much fun we can have just by chilling out with our partner in our dorm or apartment. While hanging at home with a new partner may give the impression of ulterior motives (remember the sex trap?!), it can also lend itself to fun activities, such as cooking together, without the pressure of PDA. Where do you and your partner like to kick it? Email sex@ dailycardinal.com to let Alex know the best places to date around campus.
Detours, sideswipes and mega-bad bus rides shannon kelly kelly beans
A
s many college students know, when you’re living the university life and rocking it in a city that treats parking like the Hunger Games of asphalt and broken dreams, transportation is a scarce and valuable commodity. College may be portrayed in the movies as a time for young people to fly free, but for the unlucky majority of us who are without cars in this city, that freedom only extends as far as your feet can take you. Your wings can end up feeling decidedly clipped. That is why, car-less and without options, when I was hit by wanderlust and an invitation to party with friends in Minneapolis a few weeks ago, I was forced to swallow my pride and turn to that disastrous fallback propping up the college student’s travel dreams: the Megabus. For those of you who don’t know about the Megabus, stop reading,
because trust me, you don’t want to. But if you’re feeling masochistic, here’s the skinny: The Megabus is a coach-bus system that travels through several major U.S. cities and advertises that it’s possible to book a ticket for just $1 if you plan far enough in advance (although as a regular Megabus rider I can tell you this claim feels like malarkey to me because I’ve never paid under $5). But more importantly, it’s hell on wheels, and not in a good way. Without fail, every Megabus experience I’ve had has been alarmingly bad. Like, Will Ferrell-movie bad. I’ve experienced buses booked over capacity, broken window seals that caused me to get soaked in rain in my seat, unexpected detours to unknown parts of the Midwest, and one driver who sideswiped a car parked on the shoulder and ended up getting pulled over by the police. Megabus doesn’t seem to care. The Megabus mascot, a leering, rotund little pink fellow in a driver’s uniform, adorns the side of the blue and yellow buses and gazes at passersby with something like vindictive glee in his eyes. He
knows you’re going to have a bad time. He loves it. My most recent journey began like any other. My pickup location was changed the dayof from Memorial Union to the Chazen Museum because of construction. Not the best customer service to give four hours notice, but not the worst I’ve seen from them. I thought maybe that would be the one bump in the proceedings and all would go smoothly. I was wrong. After waiting 45 minutes for a bus that wouldn’t come, the rest of the Minneapolis-bound passengers and I finally got through to customer service. The bus would be delayed up to four hours, they told us. Reason unknown. Oh, and don’t go anywhere; the bus could arrive at any time, and it would not be waiting. Pissed off and grouchy but not surprised, we, the weary would-be travelers, set up shop in Coffee Bytes across the street to gaze out the glass for a hopeful glance of that pink devil in his yellow hat to herald the start of our journey. I made my way through two pastries (and
accompanying two-hour bouts of WiFi each) before the bus finally arrived. I barely made it onboard before it sped away, leaving at least three passengers behind when they couldn’t gather their bags fast enough. For the record, we would not be going back for them. Every battle has collateral damage. Eventually, I made it to Minneapolis, four hours late, cramped and weakened by an overcrowded bus, dropped off 10 blocks from the location printed on my ticket. When we arrived, the driver came on the loudspeaker with his company’s trademark audacity: “I hope you’ve enjoyed your journey. Thank you for choosing Megabus.” Trust me, sir, it was no choice of mine. I got off the bus unsure what was worse: the nightmare of the journey, or the knowledge that I’d be doing it again two days later. Megabus treats me wrong, but I keep coming back. The things we do for transportation. Where have you ended up on your Megabus trips? Tell Shannon at sekelly2@wisc.edu.
news Developers propose new hotel on Capitol Square The local developing team that built the condominium complex Capitol West is proposing to construct a new high-rise hotel near the Capitol Square, according to a Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4. The Alexander Company hopes to construct a 10 story, 150 room hotel, which will include a bar and restaurant, at 202 East Washington Avenue, Verveer said. It will primarily target business travelers and tourists. “[The hotel] is the latest example of the record pace of downtown development
that we are experiencing,” Verveer said. He said he is waiting for details about the proposal before taking a formal stance in support of or against it. The hotel would replace the 76-year-old Pahl Tire Co., a Madison landmark, which announced in February its plan to close, according to Verveer. Doug Pahl, owner and operator of the family business, said he already accepted an offer from the Alexander Company to purchase the property. Designers will release official plans for the development at a meeting May 14.
Stephanie Daher/cardinal file photo
Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said a proposed hotel near the Capitol Square is the latest in an explosion of new developments so far this year.
Man arrested for causing disturbance outside Wandos, police say spectators egged him on Police arrested a man for causing a disturbance outside Wando’s early Friday after he became violent over spectators filming his belligerent behavior, according to a police report. The report said police arrested 21-year-old Julius Gavins, who “engaged in banter, apparently for the cameras,” for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at approximately 2:08 a.m. Friday, Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain said in a statement.
Monday, April 29, 2013 3
According to the report, Gavins was pushing pedestrians on the 600 block of University Avenue and “screaming obscenities” at people, which continued as police struggled to restrain the suspect. The event inspired MPD Central District Captain Carl Gloede to publish a release, which DeSpain said is a “warning of the department’s zero tolerance policy for behavior exhibited by this suspect.” “Violent and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated,” Gloede said in the release.
l
dailycardinal.com
hawks from page 1 public. Video materials for the program will become available in the fall and courses will start in January. Over time, Hawks said the program will
allow him to “virtually” bring the students along on his travels. “We’re going to be able to film what it’s like to be there,” Hawks said. “It’s just stuff you would never be able to do in the classroom here.”
Collective bargaining case could move to state Supreme Court A Wisconsin appeals court recommended the state Supreme Court take up a case brought by municipal employees to challenge Act 10, the controversial 2011 legislation that all but eliminated state workers’ collective bargaining rights, in a Thursday certification. The certification allows the case to be appealed directly to the state’s High Court without a decision from the appeals court because the issues at stake are considered to have a “greater statewide effect” and “need for a final resolution,” according to the Fourth District
Court of Appeals’ certification. The Supreme Court now has the option to either accept the case or send it back to the appeals court for a decision. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Juan Colas originally found the law to have violated state workers’ constitutional rights. The state has repeatedly tried to reverse that ruling. Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, who represents the state in the case, said in a statement he looked forward to possibly getting the Supreme Court’s decision on the case.
sustainability from page 1
group attended the fair because it sees farming as “the original green industry.” Collin Higgins, chair of the ASM Sustainability Committee, said his breakout group on land use and campus policy helped forster ideas for creating more green areas on campus, including planting native grasses. Tom Perry, a representative of the Climate Action 350, said he believes being around other groups helps the organization see a broader view of sustainability. “I think that we have a tendency to … focus on our particular issue, sometimes to the exclusion of others,” Perry said. “You just see how all of us are working toward similar goals.”
countries from unrealistic innovations and keeping financial interests in mind. After the keynote address, members of approximately 15 different environmental groups networked and met in groups to brainstorm ideas for a more sustainable community. Some of the organizations included Slow Foods UW, the Environmental Sciences Organization and Muir Woods Mentors. One of the groups in attendance was the Collegiate Farm Bureau, a modern agriculture organization. Taylor Fritsch, the organization’s vice president, said the
testing from page 1 The new document also adds alcohol as a substance governed under the policy, encouraging student-athletes to drink alcohol responsibly and legally. The drug testing program is a departmental policy and under the discretion of the athletic department so the board’s vote is only a recommendation. However, board member Barb Simmons said she feels it’s important for the board to have a hand in policy changes. Athletic Board member and professor of engineering David Zimmerman called the policy change a “courageous and remarkable accomplishment.”
Also at the meeting, Deputy Athletic Director Sean Frazier updated board members about ongoing efforts within the department to increase fan engagement. According to Athletic Board Chair Dale Bjorling, college athletics has experienced a decrease in attendance in basketball and hockey. Bjorling said it is an issue other universities and national sports organizations have also had to address as technology improvements keep fans at home to watch events. “I think the athletic department is trying its very best to make the fan feel that whether it’s the band that they come for or the football game, they enjoy the day,” Bjorling said. “I think it will be an ongoing discussion.”
Police tase, arrest man for punching high school student, two officers on State Street Two police officers used a taser to restrain a man near the Capitol for allegedly punching both of them and a teenager Friday afternoon, according to a Madison Police Department report. The report shows police arrested 20-year-old Guillermo Martinez for assaulting two police officers, robbery, physical abuse to a child along with several other less severe charges following a fight, which transpired when the suspect tried to steal a 15-year-old student’s
Chicago Bulls hat. The student was on the 100 block of State Street during a class field trip when Martinez attacked him at approximately 12:37 p.m., according to the report. Witnesses alerted Madison Police of the incident and the suspect’s whereabouts after they saw him flee into a Madison Area Technical College building, the report said. Police used a taser when the suspect violently resisted arrest.
Controlled burns to take place in Lakeshore Nature Preserve during next two weeks Controlled burns will occur on the Lakeshore Nature Preserve on the west side of the University of WisconsinMadison campus beginning Sunday and likely ending within two weeks, according to a university news release. The release said prescribed fires take place each spring and fall to restore ecological balance and prevent wildfires. “We can use fire to both inhibit and push back invasive species and promote the native plant communities that once covered much of southwestern
Wisconsin,” Adam Gundlach, a university preserve field technician, said in the release. The affected areas include fields north and west of Biocore Prairie, field and woodland areas at the base of Picnic Point, the bioswales west of the Natatorium, Willow Creek Woods and Lot 34, according to the release. The release also said Gundlach will monitor wind conditions to make sure smoke will not blow toward campus and residential buildings.
Xinyi Wang/the daily cardinal
Athletic Board member and professor David Zimmerman says Friday he supports the new drug testing policy recommendations for student-athletes.
arts l
4
Monday, April 29, 2013
dailycardinal.com
To see or not to see your favorite bands By Brian Weidy The Daily Cardinal
$0.005205 per play. That’s what an artist makes every time his or her songs are streamed on Spotify. CD sales are incredibly sluggish, and if you are with a label, you’re making peanuts for every disc sold. So how do musicians make their money these days? Touring, touring and then, when the band is incredibly exhausted and on the verge of breaking up because they weren’t meant to spend four months together in a van significantly smaller than a dorm room, tour some more. From an economic standpoint, it makes sense for a band to tour. If they’re not going to make money selling CDs, it’s basically a necessity. But as a fan, why should you see live music? There are two prevailing reasons: You help the band and you get to hear the music as it was originally intended.
Though I had heard [the Black Keys’] music, I wouldn’t have really called myself a big fan at the time. 45 minutes later, I was all aboard.
Ask anyone and they will be able to tell you what their first concert was. For me, in 2005, at the ripe old age of 11, my parents took me to an Elton John concert. Though I had been to plenty of events at Madison Square Garden, never before had I seen it like this. Two weeks later, I saw Paul McCartney at the same place. From there, I was hooked. Once I got to high school,
music had become the biggest part of me. I started seriously playing guitar—playing multiple hours a day—and whenever I wasn’t in class I would either be listening to or playing music. By the end of high school, it stopped being a question of “did you go to a concert this weekend,” but rather “who did you see this weekend?” But why did I do it? Wouldn’t I rather do anything else other than constantly see live music? The short answer is no—and here is why. Let’s start with your favorite bands. The first time I saw Radiohead—in a 3,000-person club in New York City—was something of a religious experience. Though they played a lot of new material I wasn’t entirely familiar with, there’s nothing better than being with friends and seeing your favorite band in a great venue. This is what most people’s reasons are for going to a concert. The next tier is seeing bands who you know and like that one song, but don’t know their material. Go see them too. There is usually a reason why you like that one song. Maybe that single you hear off the radio isn’t their only good song. The first time I saw The Black Keys, the band had just released “Brothers” and was becoming a four-piece outfit. Though I had heard their music, I wouldn’t have really called myself a big fan at the time. Fourty five minutes later, I was all aboard. There are two morals to this story. The first is always see the opening band. The Black Keys don’t really open for bands anymore, but a better example of this is when I saw the Silversun Pickups open for Snow Patrol
Photo By Alexander Stein
Daily Cardinal columnist Brian Weidy saw LCD Soundsystem’s final blowout show at the Madison Square Garden on a whim and it still ranks among his favorite concerts of all time. in 2007. While you may snicker about the fact that I paid to see Snow Patrol, as soon as the Silversun Pickups finished their 30-minute set I could have told you they would be one of the next big things, despite having only released one full-length album at the time. The second moral of the story is that if you like one or two songs by a band, go see them live. Not only will you be helping the band out financially, but live music also tends to bring out the
best in a band. Who knows, you may find that just because the radio doesn’t play a song doesn’t mean it isn’t going to be good. The third tier is that band you have heard about, but have never listened to. Go see them too. If you trust Pitchfork—or whoever your musical authority is—and they say “GO SEE THIS BAND” you should listen to them. When LCD Soundsystem was playing their final show at the Madison Square Garden, I knew they were a big deal, but had never really
listened to their music. Now, a few years later, it may still be the best concert I have ever seen. So the next time you are wondering what to do on a Friday night, check your local concert listings and go out to a show. Not only is it a great use of your time, but also you are helping support an art form that so badly needs your support. Absolutely hate going to shows? Jealous that he made it to the LCD Soundsystem show? Let Brian know at weidy@wisc.edu.
UW-Madion acappella group is more than ‘fundamentally sound’ By Lanni Solochek The Daily Cardinal
Photo by David Shankborn
The Daily Cardinal’s interview with punk frontman and Ian Mackaye can be accessed at dailycardinal.com.
Online exclusive: interview with Ian Mackaye of Fugazi
UW-Madison’s extremely talented all-male acappella group Fundamentally Sound held their spring performance this weekend and it was, by far, one of the most crowd-pleasing shows I’ve ever attended. The theme, “As Seen on TV,” provided some great comedy between acts, but of course the music outshone everything else. With a diverse set that some groups could only dream of, Fundamentally Sound rocked Music Hall. The 16-member group that enjoys “long walks on the beach and a good mani/ pedi” let their personalities shine through their performance and their infomercials. “As Seen on TV” featured a perfect mix of Top 100 hits, mellow tunes and even some rap and musical theater. Beginning with “Home” by Phillip Phillips, the distinctive arrangement and the entertaining performance gave the show a great start. Following that was the soulful “Sleep,”
featuring the phenomenal soloist Kierre Cribbs, and “Youth of the Nation,” a very different but incredibly well-done song that featured rapping soloist and arranger James Housworth. After, the group brought everyone in the room back to our teeny-bopper days with an amazing boy-band medley that included songs like “I Want It That Way” and “Bye Bye Bye.” “We All Need Saving” and “Mirrors” followed with strong soloists and soft harmonies to mellow the mood a bit before the ever-popular “Sexy and I Know It,” which always gets a great crowd reaction from soloist Karan Aditya wiggling around the stage and serenading. After the “FS Theme Song” with a few alumni, an original song, “Beyond You,” was performed with smooth rhythms and a classic melody. The show closed with Fundamentally Sound’s ICCA set that took third place in the Midwest Region. This set included four songs—a mix of pop hits, soothing acoustic, theater and rap—that acted as
a perfect example of the diversity of talent within the group.
The theme, “As Seen on TV,” provided some great comedy between acts, but of course the music outshone everything else.
One major highlight of the show was beatboxer Peter Anderson, who stunned the audience in a great way with his solo performance throughout the show. As well, the audience involvement in the performance was unique in that it allowed the audience to vote via Twitter or Facebook for an extra song in the set, which ended up being “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You” from Mulan. Overall, the Fundamentally Sound show was a phenomenal one and I hope to see more incredible performances from this group in the future.
opinion Dove beauty ads bring strength to women dailycardinal.com
Haleigh Amant opinion columnist
“T
he idea of beauty is our own to conceptualize,” is what we hear at the end of one of Dove’s “Real Beauty” ads. For those of you who have not yet seen these ads, let me enlighten you on a particularly important one. This most recent ad is an extremely moving “Real Beauty Sketches” video in which well respected forensic artist, Gil Zamora, sketches a series of women who are hidden behind a curtain. The first sketch drawn is based on each woman’s description of her physical appearance. The second sketch, however, is based on a stranger’s descriptions of these women. The point of this social experiment is to show women they are too hard on themselves. Later in the video, you see the stranger’s descriptions create much more realistic and “beautiful” sketches of each of the women. As the sketches are revealed to each of the women, they realize the impact their negative self image has on the sketches. Warning: This may induce tears, especially if you are one of many women who suffers from having a poor self-image.
There have been critics of Dove’s “Real Beauty” campaign who claim that these ads are “fake.” In an otherwise insightful and interesting piece, Virginia Prostel of The Huffington Post wrote shebelieves Dove’s goal and overall message is appealing, though ineffective. She offers many valid points for her argument to which I respectfully disagree, though in the interest of time, I will only address a few.
We live in a society where physical beauty is important; trying to ignore that would actually be ineffective.
Prostel maintains, “When you set out to portray beauty, rather than, say, kindness or intelligence, you wind up showing people who are better looking than average.” This statement is flawed in that Prostel is completely missing Dove’s point in these ads, which is for women to create their own concept of beauty. “Better looking than average” is an idea that suggests beauty can be defined, which it cannot. This statement
also suggests that beauty, intelligence and kindness do not go together, which is a horribly damaging and false assumption. The women in this ad are all so physically different that I believe it is impossible to define them as “better looking than average.” What is average? What is better than average? Everyone is different and everyone has flaws that make them unique. Not only are the women in this ad different races, shapes and sizes, each of them has a quality they don’t like about themselves. Though this video is primarily addressing physical appearance, kindness and intelligence are not excluded entirely. Prostel goes on to say, “The women in the film aren’t just attractive. They skew toward a trim, healthy, ‘natural’ style that reflects the shoot’s San Francisco location. They were ‘women that could represent well Dove’s concept of ‘Real Beauty.’” Once again, Prostel is attempting to create a definition of beauty regarding this group of women. As I watched the video, I honestly did not believe these women were skewed in Dove’s “style.” One of them is blonde, tan and skinny, and believes she has a large jaw. One of them is extremely fair-skinned with red hair who believes that since
Monday, April 29, 2013
she is not a size two, she is fat. Though there are many other women in this video, even the two women I mention serve to show the diverse spectrum of women in this ad. They don’t have a specific “style” as Prostel claims. Yes, they are healthy and natural, but what is wrong with pushing an idea of beauty that includes health and a natural look? In my opinion, it is much better than the American idea of beauty which currently and unfortunately exists today—the size zero girl with huge, and more likely than not, fake boobs.
Everyone is different, and everyone has flaws that make them unique
Though Prostel has a very good point, kindness and intelligence are absolutely the most important qualities of a person, expecting Dove to completely exclude physical beauty is simply unrealistic in the society in which we live. We live in a society where physical beauty is important; trying to ignore that would actually be ineffective.
l
5
What will potentially work is trying to redefine, or perhaps even better, remove society’s detrimental idea of beauty, which is exactly what Dove is attempting to do. I will endlessly defend these ads. Of course, Dove is also trying to make a profit, as every company is, but it is doing so in a much more honorable way than many others. Telling women they are beautiful, telling them to stop being so hard on themselves, telling them to create their own concept of beauty, telling them it’s okay to not look like a Victoria’s Secret model is a pretty damn good message to send. I have friends who are absolutely gorgeous inside and out, but they don’t think they’re good enough and it kills me to see such great people feel that way about themselves. So thank you, Dove. I hope these ads will be a shift in the way women are portrayed in the media. I hope my friends will be able to see how beautiful they are. I hope every woman does, because every woman deserves to. To any woman, old, young, tall, short, blonde, brunette, “fat” or skinny, if you have not seen Dove’s “Real Beauty Sketches” ad, I absolutely urge you to do so. Please send all feedback to opinion@dailycardinal.com.
Are you a strapping young lad or lassie hooked on social media?
So are we!
Follow @dailycardinal on Twitter for the latest in news, sports, photos, opinion and more!
comics
Tell them your nose is sunburnt! “Pinocchio Effect” is when the temperature of your nose rises when you lie. dailycardinal.com
6 • Monday, April 29, 2013
Today’s Sudoku
Doing what you’re good at
Eatin’ Cake
Classic
By Dylan Moriarty www.EatinCake.com
© Puzzles by Pappocom
Caved In
By Nick Kryshak nkryshak@wisc.edu
Solution, tips and computer program available at www.sudoku.com.
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9.
First In Twenty By Angel Lee alee23@wisc.edu
Today’s Crossword Puzzle
The Produce Aisle
Answer key available at www.dailycardinal.com
THREE STRIKES AND YOU’RE OUT! ACROSS 1 Lifeline locale 5 Hit, in show biz 9 Diet ad caption 14 Eye layer 15 Racetrack fence 16 Trombone piece 17 Ne’er-do-wells 20 Mount of Exodus 21 ATM maker bought by AT&T 22 Tiny protest 23 Fancy fabric 26 Retain 28 Ermine, in summer 30 Go by, as time 34 Bar requirements 37 Neck of the woods 39 Haughty look 40 What practicing every day makes one 44 Become unnavigable in winter 45 It’s written at the top of the list 46 Dash lengths 47 Depressing state of affairs 49 Vowed again, say 52 Bookish one 54 Come up with, as a plan 57 Rent-a-car option
0 Never say this 6 62 Host 64 Put this to impress people 68 Packaged hay 69 It’s seen in many Christmas specials 70 Pelvic bones 71 Verdugo or Kagan 72 One Marx 73 Abound
9 2 31 32 33 34 35
DOWN 1 Short-muzzled dogs 2 Stay away from 3 Hotelier Helmsley 4 They head houses of ill repute 5 Term of endearment, for a frat boy 6 You’ll need to get it into your scull 7 “Huckleberry ___” 8 Shepherd’s charge 9 Cigar residue 10 Impudent 11 Pitchfork prong 12 Move cautiously 13 Breathing-related (abbr.) 18 Formal decree 19 Cherry or lemon, e.g. 24 Eagles may do it 25 Gold purity unit 27 Otherwise
2 4 43
36 8 3 41
8 4 50 51 53 55 56 57 58 59 61 63 65 6 6 67
Kind of sax or singer Rose that had spikes Appear Makes a blunder Footnote abbr. Like the Chrysler Building design Hobo concoction, in stereotypes Produced a sum Light-bulb filament metal Fencer’s blade Heavyweight champ after Holyfield Change, as the decor Always Blockhead Stand in the mall? Post office device Creepy Monastery resident Piccata meat ___ of Capri Volcano that blew its stack in 2002 Asner’s cheese choice? Consumer’s protective agcy. Supporting It’s said to be wise
By Jacob Densow densow@wisc.edu
sports
dailycardinal.com
Going out strong with Bayern Munich-Dortmund prediction matthew kleist too kleist for comfort
F
or those of you who don’t know—and probably don’t care, but I’ll tell you anyway—The Daily Cardinal and The Badger Herald held their annual spring softball game Saturday on the fields of Vilas Park. It should go without saying The Daily Cardinal won in with a dominating performance, 12-1. This game is part of a great rivalry between two competing college newspapers; to my knowledge, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the only school to have two competing independent newspapers. And when it comes to making a newspaper, the Cardinal kicks ass five days a week— seven days a week, let’s be real. I would not go back and take away any moment from the last three years I’ve experienced as a sports writer and editor (and science editor and copy chief, but this is a sports column, so let’s keep the unrelated stuff out). It’s been a joy to work with everyone at The Daily Cardinal, to win awards together, and my experience tells me the paper I love is in great and capable hands next year. After writing two years’ worth of soccer sport(s) columns, there have been times I’ve been completely wrong, there have been times when I was off by just a hair and there have been
times when I nailed it right on the head—I’d like to think I was right more than I was wrong. Two weeks ago, I argued Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were poised to face each other in the Union of European Football Associations Champions League final. Despite the fact only the first leg of the semifinals has been played and each team has to travel to finish up the round, it looks now as though I nailed that one directly on the head.
My not-so-secret man crush Thomas Müller ... [led] Bayern to a 4-0 victory.
Bayern Munich jumped on a not-so-deep-despite-havingLionel-Messi Barcelona team early in its first-leg matchup. German international star and my not-so-secret man crush Thomas Müller (sorry, Dietram Scheufele) opened the scoring in the 25th minute and closed it in the 82nd minute, leading Bayern to a 4-0 victory. Dortmund, not to be outshown by Bundesliga mate Bayern, grabbed a convincing 4-1 win against Real Madrid. Actually, it’s not right to say Dortmund beat Madrid—Robert Lewandowski beat Madrid, scoring all four of Dortmund’s goals, so there’s that. You can never go to sleep against Barcelona or Madrid, but having a four- and three-goal cushion is looking real nice if I’m Bayern and Dortmund, respectively.
It has been proven before my columns can be wrong, and who am I to make these claims; what credentials do I have? That’s a fucking fantastic question—I’m not going to answer that. But if you are still reading this right now, and I know you are glad you are, it’s probably because you put some value in things I have to say. And for that, I thank you. If I’m being completely honest here, I would be thrilled if I had 10 regular readers (and my family doesn’t count, sorry mom)… So consider yourself lucky, you are one of 10 people on this campus who believes my opinion actually [kind of] matters. I am going to miss this paper, my colleagues, my readers and the University of WisconsinMadison. But I will never forget the time spent working for one of the best student newspapers in the country—we have awards to prove it [insert picture here]. Now it’s time to crack open a beer, push off all the projects I have to finish in three weeks in order to graduate and wait for the job offers to start rolling in—I’m 99.9 percent sure that’s how the world works. With that, I would like to leave you with eine letzte Deutsche Mark für ihre meinung: “It’s all about getting that W. And the bitches. Mostly the bitches.” This is Matt’s final sports column for The Daily Cardinal. Have any parting words, predictions on the Champions League Final or “ins” on journalism-related job openings? Send Too Kleist for Comfort any or all of the above in an email to sports@dailycardinal.com.
Monday, April 29, 2013
sweep from page 8 one in the third inning, when Blackshear scored sophomore outfielder Maria Van Abel off an RBI single. Darrah replaced McIntosh after the top of the third inning. From then on, the Badgers dominated the Hoosiers on defense, allowing no more runs. The score remained the same until the seventh inning, when Massei, senior outfielder Kendall Grimm and senior outfielder Whitney Massey loaded the bases for UW.
l
7
Then Blackshear came up to bat, driving a single up the middle to score two runs. Freshman infielder Katie Christner followed that up with an RBI single, which put the Badgers up 4-2. Darrah closed out the game, finishing with just one hit and six strikeouts in five innings of work. Wisconsin’s sweep against Indiana comes at an important time for UW as it inches itself closer to the Big Ten tournament. Before the tournament, the Badgers have one more series, a three-game home contest against Michigan State next weekend.
taylor galaszewski/cardinal file photo
Junior outfielder Mary Massei recorded her 65th hit of the season Friday, a new Wisconsin single-season record.
victory from page 8 lived up to his name, racking up more strikeouts than George Costanza in the dating scene. For the lucky few Herald players who managed to make contact, a swift Cardinal defense sent them, heads bowed down, back to their fearful master and Editor in Chief Ryan Rainey. “I get it,” Kleist said, signing a pair of breasts amidst flocks of screaming women. “It’s difficult to hit a slow-pitch softball that literally goes to the exact same location every time.” With a bat in one hand and a bottomless brew in the other, incoming Cardinal Editor in Chief Abby “Imma-badbitch” Becker led her team’s potent offense. Although that damn softball field wouldn’t stop spinning, Becker battled the elements and left it all on the field, dignity included. Co-head coach and keg master Matt Masterson said he could not have been more proud of the way his team performed. “I was like Vito Corleone in “The Godfather.” All I had to do was say the word and I knew I’d see results,” Masterson said, clarifying he did not threaten any of his players with death, nor does he regularly sell prostitutes. Except on Saturdays.
The only silver lining in the Herald’s performance came when it won the pregame beer chug-off, proving that while the Herald struggles both athletically and in printing newspapers, they can at least drink liquid quickly. Rainey, who improved his usual appearance by sporting a hideous and downright terrifying Edgar Allen Poe mask on the sidelines, said it was an honor to play in the midst of true greatness. “I was so excited and surprised that we even scored one run, I peed myself a little bit,” Rainey admitted. As the sun set over Vilas Park, it was Editor in Chief and Cardinal captain Scott Girard who had the final, inspirational word.
“It’s difficult to hit a slowpitch softball that literally goes to the exact same location every time.” Matt Kleist pitcher The Daily Cardinal
“For three years I’ve played for this team, and for three years I’ve seen utter domination,” Girard said. “How the fuck haven’t we found better competition yet?”
Sports
Monday april 29, 2013 DailyCardinal.com
Men’s Tennis
End of the road After leading a young Wisconsin roster, seniors Bertha and Kostanov winding down on collegiate career
I
Story by Jim Dayton
f Joe Lunardi did bracke- uct from Whitefish Bay and a tology for the NCAA men’s lifelong Badgers fan. Kostanov, tennis championships, meanwhile, is originally from Wisconsin seniors Billy Bertha Kursk, Russia, a midsize city and Alexander Kostanov would on the western border of the be focused intently on ESPN to country that is best see whether their careers are known for being the over or if they will be awarded site of a famous World one more match. War II battle. He With a constant spent his first need for LeBron James two college highlights and Tim years at the Tebow drama preUn ive r s i t y venting Division I of South tennis from earning Carolina any national airtime, before transBertha and Kostanov ferring to Madison. will have to take a waitBoth Bertha and-see approach. As it and Kostanov have currently stands, their enjoyed successrésumés are most likeful careers at the ly not strong enough Division I level. for an individual Bertha has postsingles or doued a 55-60 overall shoaib altaf/cardinal bles bid, but the record in singles file photo team itself sits on matches in addithe bubble and awaits the selec- tion to an outstanding 71-37 doution release April 30. bles mark. He qualified for the In case the end has indeed 2012 NCAA doubles tournament, come, it is time to look back partnering with Fredrik Ask. and reflect on the careers of Kostanov went 52-63 in sinthe only two seniors on the gles play and 53-54 in doubles Badgers’ roster. Each has taken during the entirety of his college a vastly different path to get to career. He improved following this point. his transfer, going 30-30 in sinBertha is an in-state prod- gles and 32-26 in doubles in his
Softball
two years at Wisconsin. For each of the Badgers’ last 14 matches, these two have paired together at the No. 1 doubles position, going 6-7 with one match called early. They have been ranked in the national doubles poll since April 16 and have gotten as high as the No. 78-ranked tandem in the country. UW’s roster is dominated by freshmen, expanding the roles of the seniors in developing team chemistry. “Being a senior makes you more responsible. I like the role. I think I set a good example and can be a good coach,” Kostanov said. Freshman Alexander Kokorev testifies to this claim. “Alex Kostanov speaks Russian, so he gives some good advice. Just to say like, ‘Look, you have to do here, this,’” Kokorev said. “Not only on the tennis court, but outside, during courses.” Freshman Jakhongir Jalalov appreciates the leadership shown by Kostanov and Bertha, saying, “They’re good guys and they’re positive. They’re good captains. I’m kind of sad they’re leaving our program and team, but they’ve made a big impact.” Bertha relishes playing big
shoaib altaf/cardinal file photo
Senior Alexander Kostanov has teamed up with fellow senior Billy Bertha to form one of the Big Ten’s top doubles teams. brother to the underclassmen. “It’s kind of cool to see the overseas guys and help them get accustomed to college tennis and life in America.” While the end of tennis is nigh for the seniors, neither is quite done with his time on campus. Kostanov is not sure whether he will stay in America or return home to Russia after he completes his degree in economics next year, but he knows where his priorities lie for the immediate future. “I still have one more semester. I want to finish.”
Likewise, Bertha, majoring in finance and investment, also has a few classes to fulfill before getting his degree and beginning his career. “I’d like to work for an investment firm in a big city—Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis. “Getting to be part of the university and representing it was a great pleasure,” Bertha added. They have not had much time to reflect, but Bertha and Kostanov are already grateful for their experiences, with a tinge of sadness at the realization they are almost over.
Tooshie Trouncing
Wisconsin vaults into second place in Big Ten standings with road sweep of Hoosiers Badgers to close regular season slate against Michigan State next weekend By Sam Garigliano the daily cardinal
Wisconsin (15-5 Big Ten, 36-9 overall) achieved a number of milestones in its sweep of Indiana (3-16, 19-31) over the weekend, recording achievements on both the individual and team levels. The Badgers dominated the Hoosiers in the first game of the series, 12-1, ending the contest in five innings due to the run rule. Wisconsin came out blazing in the top of the first inning, scoring nine runs. Junior outfielder Mary Massei set a Badgers softball record for most hits in a season, logging her 65th during the first inning. As if that wasn’t enough, senior first baseman Shannel Blackshear tied a program record by blasting her 30th career home run in the same inning. The game also gave head coach Yvette Healy her 100th win for the Badgers. Junior pitcher Cassandra
Darrah allowed five hits, one walk and struck out two batters. The second game of Friday’s doubleheader was less lopsided but ended in the same result, with the Badgers winning 3-0. Junior infielder Michelle Mueller homered in the fourth inning, her third in the last four games following consecutive home runs in UW’s series against Northwestern. Senior pitcher Meghan McIntosh pitched a complete game with an impressive stat line, allowing three hits, no walks or runs and eight strikeouts. Of all the records garnered Friday, a Badger softball-best 14 Big Ten season wins may be at the top, as Healy has continually stressed the importance of Wisconsin’s spot in the Big Ten standings all season long. The third game of the series proved to be the most dramatic game of weekend. The Badgers won 5-2, coming from behind in the seventh inning. Wisconsin failed to score in the first inning, leaving Indiana with the opportunity to capitalize right away, as the Hoosiers scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Badgers cut the lead to
sweep page 7
abigail waldo/the daily cardinal
The Daily Cardinal used a seven-run first inning and a significant dose of liquid courage to pummel the Badger Herald, 12-1, in the latest installment of the newspapers’ softball rivalry.
Daily Cardinal outdrinks, outbats Herald en route to softball victory By Dax Lotulelli the daily cardinal
There are certain things you come to expect in life. Lindsay Lohan getting arrested. Dubstep making your head pound. A less-than-pleasant bathroom experience after Taco Bell (but that second gordita crunchwrap supreme was so worth it). Now, that list grows larger.
After winning its third consecutive softball game 12-1 over The Badger Herald, The Daily Cardinal has to wonder if the victory even surprised its rival. Despite feeling quite, ahem, “relaxed” after polishing off a keg before the game, the Cardinal rallied for seven runs in the first inning. The Herald fought back honorably, scor-
ing an impressive zero runs in four at-bats in the bottom of the first, a trend that would continue throughout most of the game. The Cardinals excelled on both sides of the field, led by a deep batting lineup and an equally determined defensive stance. Matt “Strong-arm” Kleist
victory page 7